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Wellington ferry running restricted services today

Wellington's East by West ferry will run restricted services today after one of its ferries was hit by a large wave yesterday morning.

Jury out in trial of Whanganui attack

Student flees Christchurch only to be stranded on ferry (+ video, photos)

A student who moved to Wellington to escape earthquake devastation in Christchurch was among those trapped in a ferry as it was struck by wild seas this morning.

Police search for knife used in Johnsonville murder

Ferry passengers safe

Commuters on a ferry have been rescued in Wellington Harbour this morning, after a large wave was believed to have knocked one person overboard in Worser Bay.

Christchurch earthquake: 5000 gather at Parliament

Magnitude 4.5 quake shakes up Wellington

Navy's newest ship passes Antarctic test

Fire contained in central Wellington

Missing Waikanae man found

Rugby: Deans praises Crusaders quake call

Concern for missing Waikanae man

Concerns grow for missing Waikanae man

Christchurch quake: Crusaders could be looking for new home

There are genuine fears that the Crusaders will have to find a new home for the remainder of Super Rugby season.

Porirua man found safe

Deadly quake could be sign of more to come

Today's deadly Christchurch earthquake could be a sign of further devastation to come, with one seismologist warning that it had increased the likelihood of a large earthquake hitting Wellington.